NEDUDIM. Fifth House Ensemble; Baladino . CEDILLE 90000 164 (58:00 E) Fifth House Ensemble is a Chicago-based new music group known for advocacy of young composers with innovative, audience-engaging ideas, issue-oriented programming, and pioneering explorations of cross-genre music-making. The cross-genre adventuring is most in evidence here, since 5HE (as it abbreviates the name) collaborates in

by Daniel Hautzinger It’s sometimes argued that the future of classical music resides not with large orchestras in grand halls, but with flexible chamber ensembles in versatile venues. A convincing example of that possible future occurred at Chicago’s Constellation on June 20

By Olivia Morrissey A hush falls over the crowd of 400 grade schoolers. The focus turns to the almost regal musicians on stage, each with their instruments poised for the first notes. No words, only a look at one another, and each instrument comes alive. “If what students hear is truly excellent, you’ll see wide